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Joel D. Parker

@j-d-parker.bsky.social
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Academic. Syrian history and ME conflicts. Liberal. Lived almost half my life in Tel Aviv. Also US, France, and Scotland. Audiophile, and hobby guitarist. Dem for now. Anti-racist and pro-Palestinians. Jewish.

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Sen. Adam Schiff @schiff.senate.gov · 2h
Guns are the leading cause of death for young people between the ages of 18 and 20. This demographic also commits gun homicides at triple the rate of people over the age of 21.
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Trump administration to violate law, allow people under 21 to buy handguns
WASHINGTON — GIFFORDS Law Center, the legal arm of the national gun violence prevention group GIFFORDS, released the following statement after the
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Joel D. Parker @j-d-parker.bsky.social · 3h
A sharp piece. Worth reading if you can handle the subject. www.nytimes.com/2026/10/04/o...
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Opinion | I Consulted With Christa Pike’s Death Row Team. I Knew This Could Happen. (Gift Article)
Lethal injection failures are not glitches; they are features of the process.
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Joel D. Parker @j-d-parker.bsky.social · 8h
I know this is the NyPost.... If true, though, it seems like the internet is helping people who use antisemitic tropes to cause harm to Jews. All you have to do is find a person with a Jewish name and troll them, make stuff up, and compare them to Epstein. Crazy. nypost.com/2026/10/04/h...
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Exclusive | How Tanya Zuckerbrot lost her $40M diet empire to one troll, and the six year fight for justice
“You don’t understand what I lived with,” Zuckerbrot said of Gellis’ witch hunt. “People watched my life being destroyed — to them, it was entertainment.”
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Reuters @reuters.com · 9h
Teenager has hand blown off during French school protests, official says reut.rs/4dfVyJ6
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Teenager has hand blown off during French school protests, official says
A 15-year-old ​protesting against France's dilapidated ⁠and understaffed schools ​had his hand ​blown off on Monday in the northern town ​of Lens, the ​local prefect François-Xavier Lauch said.
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Joel D. Parker @j-d-parker.bsky.social · 15h
Xi's like: Don't you dare give Taiwan anything. Trump: Don't worry, Xi, have you ever been to Arizona in the summer?
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Joel D. Parker @j-d-parker.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
My man looks like a comedian where his mom just said "Tell them the story about when your diaper fell off at age 4."!
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Joel D. Parker @j-d-parker.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
It's important to say that some notion that Jews have a present day and historic tie to Israel might be labeled "Zionism" but it's a core part of most Jews' identity. At the same time, how Jews should live with Palestinians in that space is a challenging question. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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The Green party’s anti-Zionism motion is yet another attempt to tell Jews how we should think | Jonathan Freedland
The resolution shows little understanding of what Zionism is, who Jews are or how antisemitism works, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland
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Sven-Erik Volberg @volberg.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
AfD Youth is posting about unification of German people. Belive them, when they say who they are. Not far right, not nazi like but actually exactly like nazis. P.S And yes, they are Putins favorite party in Germany
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Joel D. Parker @j-d-parker.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
It's fascinating that France is going through a wave of intense demonstrations at universities, and the New York Times can't seem to cover it. But at he same time they have 12,000 articles a day going over every detail of a horrible rape story from Cornell.
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Joel D. Parker @j-d-parker.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Iast night in the Sukkah. Chillin with candles and roots reggae.
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Joel D. Parker @j-d-parker.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
A religious guy made a sand memorial in Tel Aviv saying "Thank you Father for the miracle yesterday." Lots of people appreciated it.
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Joel D. Parker @j-d-parker.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Flydubai was in the news before yesterday...lol.
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Joel D. Parker @j-d-parker.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
When you finally figure out that the best beer outside of the US is called Hell.
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Beavis And Butthead Rock Sign
ALT: Beavis And Butthead Rock Sign
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Joel D. Parker @j-d-parker.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Listening to 'Alive' by Peal Jam at ungodly volumes on the roof now in Tel Aviv. If things had gone differently, and if an Indian hero pilot hadn't risked his life we would be in national mourning today.
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Joel D. Parker @j-d-parker.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
It's always hard to believe the extremes between the good people who just want to pray and do good versus those who want to do harm. This goes for every religion and creed, I think.
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OSINTRadar @osintradar.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
‼️‼️🇮🇷🇺🇸 Following reports that negotiations between Iran and the United States have collapsed, Iran has struck three tankers in the Strait of Hormuz over the past hour.
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Joel D. Parker @j-d-parker.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Crazy. These people are completely out of their minds. Our neutered opposition barely even mentions these daily violent events, while our government rewards them with new illegal settlements.
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Joel D. Parker @j-d-parker.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Heading to bed in our city Succah. Not bad.
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Joel D. Parker @j-d-parker.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
The only UN speech I wanted to hear was al-Sharaa's.
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Joel D. Parker @j-d-parker.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Quite the spectacle - a dog managed to pee while walking on two front legs and wizzed all over the window of a lingerie shop with some nice thong panties on display. Dizengoff Center. You never know what you'll see.
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Joel D. Parker @j-d-parker.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
More on the recent meeting between Syria's FM and the Chabad Rabbi who leads Trump's antisemitism task force at the UN: www.jns.org/news/world/s...
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Syrian FM, US antisemitism envoy hold rare talks in New York
The sides discussed common interests at the U.N. as Damascus accused the Jewish state of territorial violations and strikes.
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Joel D. Parker @j-d-parker.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Laura Cellier, a former reporter with France 24, asked me about Syria-Israel relations. Syria is developing a serious security force with Turkish help. Israeli officials fear a revival of Syrian air forces, but Syria needs border protections for regional stability. www.youtube.com/watch?v=-k1M...
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Joel D. Parker @j-d-parker.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Chinese written textbooks in the 2030s will begin with "The End of Multilateralism": Following the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan, and the failure to stop the Russia in 2022, the imperialists also failed to maintain strategic air superiority through laughably poor control over F-35 technology.
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 22/09/2026
Police believe they have foiled ‘imminent’ attack on Manchester’s Jewish community
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Police believe they have foiled ‘imminent’ attack on Manchester’s Jewish community
Counter-terrorism police say ‘long-running investigation’ disrupted alleged plot days after two men arrested on eve of the holy day Yom Kippur Police believe they have stopped an imminent plot to attack Jewish communities in the Manchester area. The announcement on Tuesday follows the arrest of two men on Sunday at 2.45pm in Manchester and comes during the Jewish holy month. Continue reading...
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WarTranslated (Dmitri) @wartranslated.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Zelenskyy said he would like to end the war before winter and is counting on Trump's support.
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Joel D. Parker @j-d-parker.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
My friend always listens to Pink Floyd's The Wall when he's driving in the West Bank, and of course no one but him thinks it's funny.
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Joel D. Parker @j-d-parker.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Sami and I were PhD students together, and he's such a nice guy. He's calling out the so-called centrist Israeli opposition for joining the right to silence Arab voices in Israel: www.ynet.co.il/news/electio...
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Joel D. Parker @j-d-parker.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
It seems that in life when you try to do something for the public good you will almost immediately have several people thanking you and and at least one person cursing you. It is an inherent part of taking action in public.
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Joel D. Parker @j-d-parker.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
I blame many specific people for this - and yes, also Hamas, not only the Israeli far right, starting with the massacre at the Ibrahimi mosque. But it shows that some conflicts don't get easier with time and ongoing violence. www.timesofisrael.com/pew-poll-fin...
timesofisrael.com
Pew poll finds majority of Israelis and Palestinian say two-state coexistence impossible
New survey shows just 17% of Israelis and 21% of Palestinians in West Bank and East Jerusalem see path to peaceful two-state outcome; respondents cite land, security and deep distrust
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Joel D. Parker @j-d-parker.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
I had a dream where I was talking to a leftwing activist. We agreed on a number of things, so I asked him who he's gonna vote for. He then showed me his shirt which said "Impact!" - and I was like, sounds cool, but will it pass the threshold? He was like "Who cares, they're great." End of dream.
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Joel D. Parker @j-d-parker.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Now you've seen Newsmax tell the truth.
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Dumbo the Elephant Flying
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Joel D. Parker @j-d-parker.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Omg, Israeli comedy Kupa Reshit is pretty good. They managed to work beat poetry into a show about people who work at a super market.
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Joel D. Parker @j-d-parker.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
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Joel D. Parker @j-d-parker.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
My Rav in Tel Aviv just passed. It's hard to explain what an inspiring man he was. Truly a human torch that never went out.
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Joel D. Parker @j-d-parker.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Had a great meal at Rova Aleph in TLV. Kosher, fish and dairy. About $100 a person with drinks, more or less depending on starters, desserts, etc. Had chef fish tacos that were scrumptious. Not your average fare. Big wine list, but my wife didn't drink so I had a white negroni with sake.
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Joel D. Parker @j-d-parker.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
I'm not a big fan of Mackelmore or Sheehan, but this whole thing seems pretty dumb. I highly doubt New Jersey Jewish fans were that shocked (or offended) to hear "Free Palestine" in a show. It's literally part of his shtick. If you know nothing about someone and then get shocked, it's on you bro.
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Joel D. Parker @j-d-parker.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Heartbreaking news for me. Yet I'm already preparing to hear members of Israel's present government say how this is ultimately Hamas's fault. Then in the same breath they'll say that the people of Gaza should flee Gaza if they want to live like normal human beings. www.bbc.com/news/article...
bbc.com
At least 20 killed after war-damaged Gaza building collapses
Dozens of people are missing beneath the rubble of the building in Gaza City, where some 10 families had been living.
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OSINTRadar @osintradar.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
🇩🇰 A drone was found near the home of Danish Defense Minister Jeppe Bruus in Gladsaxe, according to media reports. The area has been cordoned off, with police officers and bomb disposal experts at the scene. The origin of the drone is currently unknown.
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Joel D. Parker @j-d-parker.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
I was ranting for a while with Claude about how terrible X was, and it was frustrating how much pushback I was getting. Only after I pulled up specific examples did Claude start to engage seriously. It was like it had no idea. Then I went on X in "For You" and Bluesky in Discover mode to compare.
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Joel D. Parker @j-d-parker.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Syrians are literally out there burning tires and blocking roads over shit like this. Where are Americans? I would think that this would be a good point for Democrats to jump on and protest. Republicans made a shitstorm over inflation under Biden, and it's even worse under Trump.
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Joel D. Parker @j-d-parker.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
I argued that the current Syrian protests are a big challenge for Damascus, following months of frustration over economic matters. But in the end, most people believe the government is listening to them, so it's not an existential threat to Damascus by any means. video.i24news.tv/vod/6aa88aa2...
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Largest protests since Assad's era spread across Syria | English
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Joel D. Parker @j-d-parker.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Part of me weirdly wants Germany to push Syrians back to Syria. It will be Germany's loss. But it will be Syria's gain. A lot of good people have gained new skills and education. And they would really benefit the new Syria in transition. Another part hates this idea, because many aren't willing.
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Joel D. Parker @j-d-parker.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
The Hormuz crisis has helped create a fuel crisis in Syria. The high price is a factor, but the shortage is mostly due to the fact that there's a bottleneck at the Banyas Port where Iraqi oil is being exported and Russian oil is being imported.
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Joel D. Parker @j-d-parker.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
And don't forget that Trump chose JD Vance as a running mate because DTjr and Vance totally agreed on the need to stop supporting Ukraine. (And Vance is also close to Tucker Carlson).
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Joel D. Parker @j-d-parker.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Of course. AI is out of the box. No one can put it back in. Just like trying to stop the industrial revolution, except here instead of Luddites, you have leading industrialists tell everyone else to slow down their technological progress.
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Joel D. Parker @j-d-parker.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
The new anti-Zionist right wants to get Jews out of Israel if they offer too much criticism of the IDF. I hope the courts at least make it crystal clear that this is an intolerable abuse of power. www.timesofisrael.com/culture-mini...
timesofisrael.com
Culture minister urges revoking citizenship of ‘NAZA’ film creators for ‘treason’
Miki Zohar says Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, whose docu alleging AI-aided killing of Gaza civilians won Venice prize, are 'willing to hurt their homeland for applause from antisemites'
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Joel D. Parker @j-d-parker.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Bibi announced his lawsuit against Shlomi Eldar and Ha'aretz for allegedly inventing the conversation with MbZ. Interesting strategy because I assume Ha'aretz is prepared for this and has plenty of ammo. Actually, I thought he would try to neutralize the article by saying the threat wasn't specific.
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Joel D. Parker @j-d-parker.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Interesting.
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Joel D. Parker @j-d-parker.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
These are for later. Btw... Osher Ad is our discount grocery that is like a cross between bumper cars, GTA, and a country fair in Papua New Guinea....
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Joel D. Parker @j-d-parker.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
The only way I can go to Osher Ad with a car and then find parking in central Tel Aviv is when I get to hit my local bar HaShnitt Hakaton, and listen to dudes talking about touring all over India and Japan. Also, I meet random dudes from Russia who have some crazy stories, but only tell 10% of them.
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